Dear Members and Friends,
On 7 January 2026, the Honorable Chris Inglis, will help us “Decode the National Security Agency (NSA).” It’s hard to think of anyone more qualified to do this than the first US National Cyber Director, who is a 3-decade veteran of the Agency. Mr. Inglis impressed our club in 2021 when, against all odds, he helped us understand the dangers and dictates of cybersecurity. You won’t want to miss this one.
At the National Security Agency, Mr. Inglis served as the senior civilian, Chief Operating Officer, and Deputy Director from 2006-2014. He is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, holds graduate degrees from Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and George Washington Universities with an honorary Doctorate from the National Intelligence Agency. He is also a 30-year active and reserve veteran of the US Air Force. He was recently announced as the 2026 recipient of the William Oliver Baker Award , which is presented annually by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) to honor extraordinary contributions to U.S. intelligence and national security.
You can reserve a seat for you and your friends at https://icannapolis.org/dinner-reservation. Please note that we can only accept reservations made online – so we can give accurate numbers to the hotel. You still have the option to pay by credit card or check. You can contact our Reservations Chair at [email protected]with any questions. In view of difficulties with the Clover payment system, we have switched back to PayPal. You can still pay with a credit card without being a PayPal member. Please make your reservation by noon on Friday 2 January 2026.
As we think about the future, I attach a brief description of all ICA Board positions. For 2026 – 27, we are looking for nominations for VP Program Chair, Reservations and Membership Chairs. If you are interested in supporting your club and working with a great Board, please contact Sue Konick (410-279-7483) or me.
I look forward to seeing you on 7 January at 6:00 at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis,
Phil Reynolds
President, International Club of Annapolis
